What did the card say? The card held a touching and simple message for Queen Elizabeth II, which read: 'In loving and devoted memory. Charles R'. R stands for rex, Latin for 'king.
A card in remembrance featured the King's goodbye message to his mother: "In loving and devoted memory." The flowers include rosemary, for remembrance, and myrtle - an ancient symbol of a happy marriage - cut from a plant grown from a sprig from the Queen's own wedding bouquet.
The note on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during her funeral on Monday was a handwritten message from her son, King Charles III. The message read: “In loving and devoted memory. Charles R”.
It was difficult to read, but the note on top of the Queen's coffin in Westminster Abbey carried a heartfelt final message from a mourning son. Handwritten by King Charles III, it read: "In loving and devoted memory.
On top of the flowers was a note from King Charles III to his mother that read, "In loving and devoted memory, Charles R."
That wreath, according to the Buckingham Palace, included white roses, spray white roses, white dahlias, as well as a selection of foliage, including pine from the gardens at Balmoral and pittosporum, lavender and rosemary from the gardens at Windsor.
Why is the Queen's coffin lead-lined? According to reports, the Queen's coffin is made from English oak and lined with lead, which is a traditional choice for members of the royal family. The i reports that using lead in the coffin prevents air and moisture from building up and therefore helps in preservation.
King Charles III is saying goodbye to his mother. The new King, 73, wrote the handwritten note nestled within the flowers that topped Queen Elizabeth's coffin at her state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday.
During the funeral procession and the Queen's period lying in state in the days preceding the ceremony, the Sovereign's crown, orb, and sceptre were placed on top of coffin—objects with deep history and meaning to her reign and the royal family's history.
Should the Queen ever pass away, the code used to indicate her death will be 'Operation London Bridge'. The Queen's private secretary will be the one responsible for informing people of importance and kicking planned protocol into action, by declaring "London Bridge is down."
An offer of condolence
The most common reason people place flowers on caskets at funerals is as a form of condolence. After losing a loved one, it's hard to put these feelings into words. Even if you're not close to the deceased, it's important to show support to the bereaved family in any way you can.
Coffin sprays are usually chosen by close family members as the main floral tribute. Designed to sit beautifully on top of the coffin, a range of colour and sizes is often available to suit all budgets. They can also be known as casket sprays or double ended sprays.
The language of flowers was a 19th-century code used to make bouquets that passed messages between lovers and suitors. Each flower was given its own meaning and they could be combined to create special messages.